Issues & Policy Important issues facing McKinney and policy changes needed to act upon those issues.

Require the City of McKinney to release company-specific information on the type and amount of subsidies they grant, the benefits companies have promised to create, and the track record of companies in complying with those obligations

Implement a scoring system that will track and measure subsidies right from their inception

Sample Subsidy Score Card

C. Identify each Inter-fund Transfer in the City Budget

Require the City of McKinney to specifically document when approved budgeted dollars for one fund are then transferred to another. In fiscal Year 2014-15 these currently hard-to-trace budget fund transfers are expected to be nearly $63 million dollars

Provide the City of McKinney Taxpayers an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of city programs. We need to “Measure The Success” of each and every city program so taxpayer dollars are not spent without concern for a measurable return to the residents of McKinney.

The “Quality Jobs” standards should be in writing so there is no question from any developer what the residents of McKinney expect when it comes to new quality jobs creation; for example specific wage levels and what constitutes full-time hours

E. Broaden the scope of development services to include business liaison services

Add a section to the development services report to track and assist in completing all open permits and applications

3. Invest in the People

A. Focus Community Development Corporation (CDC) Spending on Community Projects & Park Development

CDC Money is generated from the 4B (Community Development) Sales Tax which is currently 1/2 cent in the City of McKinney; We want to make sure these tax dollars (expected to be $9.75 million dollars for fiscal year 2014-15) are used for community development projects and NOT used as an extension of economic development feeding larger private projects

Exceed ADA standards for playgrounds at future community parks, and during redesign/upgrades of existing parks

Conduct a feasibility study, including a path to public & private funding, for a Miracle League Special Needs Sports & Activity Center

B. Expand the scope of CDC to cultivate community non-profits into independent benchmark programs that serve a vibrant community

C. Follow “Smart Growth” Principles for ALL City of McKinney Development

1. Mixed land uses

2. Take advantage of compact building design

3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices

4. Create walk-able neighborhoods

5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place